Security in Upgrades of Smart Contracts
Upgradeability has the power to save your day when you need to fix bugs and critical vulnerabilities. Yet it must be handled carefully and proficiently, with the right tools. Otherwise your entire system can be put at greater risk. In this session we’ll cover the perils of upgradeability, along with battle-tested defensive tactics your team must follow to get upgrades right from day one.
In this workshop, we will cover:
The need for smart contract upgrades.
The risks of popular upgradeability patterns.
Relevant security pitfalls when implementing upgradeability.
Security-focused tooling and must-follow development practices to implement and execute smart contract upgrades.
Led by Martin Abbatemarco, Security Researcher, OpenZeppelin